2020 Pet Products And Services Awards

www.lux-review.com Page 13 Page 12 www.lux-review.com LUX 2020 Pet Products And Services Awards LUX 2020 Pet Products And Services Awards Nestled either side of the River Barle is the village of Withypool. To the north lies Exmoor National Park and Dunster Castle and to the south, the mysterious and undatable foot bridge at Tarr Steps. The village, however, has a fascinating history all its own, with much of it revolving around an 18th Century Inn – the Royal Oak. The Royal Oak boasts a fascinating history, one that stretches back beyond living memory. R.D. Blackmore reportedly wrote part of Lorna Doone from the comfort of the Inn’s Bar. President Eisenhower is said to have planned the D-Day landings while staying at the premises. Alfred Manning had his artist’s studio in the loft. All these people came because of the incredible levels of hospitality that were on offer, and the team are now delighted to offer that same welcome to dogs of all shapes and sizes. Those with dogs will be delighted to hear about what is on offer for their playful pooch. They have the run of the place, welcome in both bars, the restaurant and function/dining room, and are even able to pick from several delectable choices on the doggy menu. With so many people now travelling with their four- legged friends, it’s key to ensure that they are treated just as well as human guests! To achieve such high quality with every visitor has meant that the team have had to embrace their family business tradition. A small team of fifteen caters to the needs of every group, each drawn from the local area with a unique Furry Feasts is a company based in Dorset that focuses on the manufacture and distribution of raw pet food otherwise known as biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) In the small and idyllic places of Kinson and Blandford in Dorset, Furry Feasts is seeking to combat the wealth of kibble or dried pellet food, that so many pets today consume. In kibble, the ultra-high heat cooking and rendering process kills many of the nutrients before the food is even packaged, whilst some of the fillers or preservatives can cause allergies and health problems. In stark contrast to this, a raw pet food diet provides a range of health benefits that a commercial diet can never hope to even come close to replicating. Furry Feasts mission is simple...To provide dogs with the essential minerals, nutrients and proteins that they need for an active and healthy lifestyle. Having been making their raw pet food available to the public for six years, the team at Furry Feasts know exactly what they are doing and how to make it as beneficial for the pets as is possible. They do this by providing low cost fresh human grade ingredients with no added cereals or additives, just raw fresh meat as these animals would eat in the wild. The Royal Oak in Withypool has played host to many impressive guests. From Presidents to spymasters, from artists to novelists, all have received the same high standards of care and welcome. For our furry friends, however, the team are committed to going above and beyond. As they are recognised for their attention to detail, we look more deeply at this hidden gem in the heart of Somerset. Feeding pets raw food has become a popular trend throughout the United Kingdom in the last several years as the many nutritional disadvantages to feeding a pet dried pellet food are becoming more well known. Many of these dried brands are offering little to no nutritional value and that is where Furry Feasts has sought to fill the void. We discover more about this contributor to the raw pet food industry following their success in this years’ Pet Products and Services Awards. May20164 May20099 The Royal Oak Best Dog-Friendly Pub & Inn 2020 - South West England Furry Feasts Ltd. Best Natural Raw Pet Food Company 2020 - Southern England passion for Exmoor. At the Royal Oak, there is no need to follow the changing trends of the time, simply a determination to provide the best possible service. A warm atmosphere makes the Royal Oak a place that people simply have to visit to understand. Their kindness to all, combined with a delicious menu means that each trip is truly unique. The team have recently completed major renovations to make the pub even better than it has been before, loving restoring period features and adding carefully selected extensions such as an outdoor beer garden. One of the most exciting ventures for the team is their newest addition of a mobile bar. This will allow the team to spread the news of their impressive inn even further afield, encouraging others with their calm and charm. In all, it’s attention to detail that has brought the team at the Royal Oak such incredible success, with their desire to make each and every customer feel as welcome as possible truly lifting them into the realms of pure luxury. That this approach extends to pets, with careful consideration of how best to cater for all, is delightful. Certainly, their approach makes them one to watch going forward. Company: The Royal Oak Contact: Tracey Morris Web Address: www.royaloakwithypool.co.uk Together with her partner Jay and their two dogs Chaos and Mayhem, They together have ensured that the firm only uses ethically sourced ingredients and free-range or organic sources where possible. Alongside a team of nine fantastic members of staff Furry Feasts has grown over the last six years to now have two shops, a factory, and more than eighty pet shop stockists across the country. In everything that Suze, Jay and their team at Furry Feasts does, they pride themselves on customer service, ensuring that they only make products out of ingredients that they themselves would be happy to feed to Chaos & Mayhem. They are loved for their nice and chunky minces with no nasty ingredients added, and the firm are always looking as to where they can improve whilst taking on board any feedback from their loyal customers. Jay & Suze make sure that they surround themselves with enthusiastic individuals who all have the same passion for animals that they do whilst making sure they take pride in the food they create. All staff have or are working towards diplomas in canine nutrition, to ensure they have an understanding of raw food they are producing and where it originates from. As good for pets as raw food is, the industry is still relatively young and up against the more well-established makers of kibble and manmade food, who are constantly trying to get people to use biscuits for their dog rather than fresh food they would eat in the wild. Furry Feasts’ food speaks for itself, especially once dogs and cats have been given the chance to experience the benefits of this, including shiny coats, cleaner teeth & a healthier lifestyle. Pets who are fortunate enough to try raw food often experience massive health benefits, and have to make the dreaded visit the vet far less often, There is no going back to kibble after trying the raw pet food that Furry Feasts offers. Whilst the country continues to see the benefits of what raw pet food can do, Suze, Jay and their team at Furry Feasts are continuing to look for new proteins and recipes to make their products even better. As more stockists are taken on nationwide, they are continuing to add to their fleet of freezer vans which are available to deliver their food up and down the country. Furry Feasts is set to keep impacting the lives of pet owners everywhere in ways that make pet’s lives even better. Company: Furry Feasts Ltd. Contact: Suze Weller Website: www.furryfeasts.co.uk